Best Albums of the 1970s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1970s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
"Essential listening in the "Mott the Hoople" catalogue, and one of the great albums of the seventies. Stand out tracks are "All the Way from Memphis," "Hymn for the Dudes," and "I wish I were Your Mother," however there isn't a weak song on the entire album. Although Mott's LPs "All the Young Dud..." [+] Reply
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1973
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"One of the greatest, and certainly the most underrated, prog albums of all time. The supergroup dream team of John Wetton, Bill Bruford, Eddie Jobson, and Allan Holdsworth, live up to, and possibly exceed, all expectations. Very moody, so not for everyone, but highly rewarding to those who can di..." [+] Reply
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Fischman | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This record seems to slip under the radar for many KISS fans. It is a solid record working with a fine producer in Vini Poncia. It was a great collection of songs but with a maturity in the writing. KISS was following the Beatles template and went for a turn towards more artistry and craft on thi..." [+] Reply
"Fairly average punk album, Gary Gilmore's Eyes is a classic. Safety in Numbers and On Wheels are also worth listening to." Reply
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Goliath | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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""some great f*ckin' music." (Spector) "an experiment that failed" (Cohen) "some great f*ckin' experiment..." (NickVolos)" Reply
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NickVolos | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"This album is criminally underrated, even amongst Gentle Giant fans. To me, this is their fourth best, after Three Friends, Free Hand and Octopus. It is definitely their most "folkish" album (especially tracks 2,4 and 5) and I must admit I like it very much. "Funny Ways" is simply amazing. "Isn't..." [+] Reply
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1970
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"Will never forget the first time I put this on the turntable with volume cranked up high. Breaking glass. More glass breaking, Suddenly the breaking glass becomes rhythmic percussion, the exotic instrumentation eases in, and the madness begins. Bravo! Most people (especially those who didn't live..." [+] Reply
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kcendsley1 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1973
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"Smart, dark (but not humorless) rock songs featuring the narrative enthusiasm of Bob Geldof's singing, the superb piano/synth playing of Johnny Fingers, the consistently outstanding drumming of Simon Crowe, brattily fun backup vocals, and the best detail-oriented rock production I've ever heard." Reply
"No british band ever did the duel lead guitars as well as the Ash. The album is unsophisticated under produced and the lyrics an afterthought but that does not matter - just listen to the duelling guitars" Reply
"A relatively forgotten classic. A few weak tracks, but so much beautiful music on here, Elton's debut would easily make my top 100. Highlights: "Sixty Years On," "King," "Border Song," and "Pilot. And, of course, "Your Song" is one of the prettiest love songs ever. Rating based on original releas..." [+] Reply
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1970
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 70 of 100
Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 90 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 105 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 8 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 8 | 1% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 8 | 1% | |
| Pink Floyd | 8 | 1% | |
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